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Nachos vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between nachos and coleslaw

  • Nachos are higher in phosphorus, vitamin E, vitamin B2, magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, potassium, and iron, yet coleslaw is higher in vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Coleslaw covers your daily vitamin K needs 43% more than nachos.
  • Nachos contain 10 times more phosphorus than coleslaw. While nachos contain 198mg of phosphorus, coleslaw contains only 20mg.
  • The glycemic index of coleslaw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Fast foods, coleslaw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Nachos
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +425%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +180.6%
Contains more IronIron +240.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +326.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +514.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +890%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +83.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.1%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Nachos
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 1.7% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +373.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +565%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +205.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1227.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +460%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +267.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +354.7%
Contains more FatsFats +117%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +134.5%
Contains more OtherOther +125.3%
Contains more WaterWater +96.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
17% 28% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +424.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.348g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
74% 14% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 8.96 g
Glucose: 1.69 g
Fructose: 1.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.09 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1590.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nachos Coleslaw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Coleslaw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 19.3µg 70.9µg 43%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 2.671g 28%
Phosphorus 198mg 20mg 25%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.54mg 24%
Fats 21.5g 9.91g 18%
Selenium 8.6µg 16%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 14.6mg 15%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Calories 343kcal 153kcal 10%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.02mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.026mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.112mg 8%
Magnesium 42mg 8mg 8%
Protein 4.32g 0.95g 7%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.14mg 7%
Iron 0.75mg 0.22mg 7%
Potassium 362mg 129mg 7%
Carbs 34.91g 14.89g 7%
Fiber 3.2g 1.9g 5%
Copper 0.064mg 0.015mg 5%
Sodium 313mg 203mg 5%
Choline 26.4mg 5%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.102mg 4%
Folate 10µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.01µg 3%
Saturated fat 2.173g 1.599g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.246mg 3%
Calcium 63mg 30mg 3%
Vitamin A 5µg 28µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.206mg 3%
Fructose 0g 1.44g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 5.348g 2%
Net carbs 31.71g 12.99g N/A
Cholesterol 3mg 4mg 0%
Sugar 2.17g 12.19g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g 0.037g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nachos Coleslaw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Nachos
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.02g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.574g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/nutrients
  2. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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